Bay of Plenty Travel Guide

The Bay of Plenty has a subtropical climate with warm, humid summers and mild winters. The region is one of the warmest in New Zealand, particularly along the coastline, and most areas experience at least 2,000 hours of sunshine per annum.

The favourable climatic and growing conditions around the bay's coast make this area a major fruit and vegetable growing region, with major crops including kiwifruit and apples. There is also productive pastoral land along the coast utilised for sheep and dairy farming.

Mt Maunganui is a town in the Bay of Plenty located on a peninsula to the north of Tauranga, and is a popular destination for holidaymakers. Ocean Beach, overlooked by the extinct voncanic cone of Mt Maunganui provides great surfing. It is lined with beachside cafes and holiday apartments.